Getting a New Perspective on my College Education

I’m fully into vacation mode now, or at least trying to be (no I’m enjoying my time off). After getting educated at Summer TLI and enjoying time with family over the weekend, I’ve decided to embark on some road trips. The first one was up to Slippery Rock to see my alma mater and howContinue reading “Getting a New Perspective on my College Education”

Benny’s Graduation Party!

Yesterday was Benny’s graduation party which my aunt held at her church. In attendance was a nice mix of family, friends, and teachers. The event was catered and the spread was exceptional. Lots of food and we wondered what would become of the leftovers. Just like lunch on Saturday at TLI, it was picnic food.Continue reading “Benny’s Graduation Party!”

2024 Summer TLI!

Summer TLI (which is also known as Club Officer Training) was held yesterday at Westmoreland County Community College. Just as it has been since 2022, the event was hybrid (meaning that it was held online and in-person). The day began at 8am with continental breakfast. I arrived a little after 7:30am and helped with puttingContinue reading “2024 Summer TLI!”

James the Food Slayer: Olive Garden

Last night Mr. Clougherty and I got together for our monthly dinner (aka The Dinner Series). We usually meet the last Thursday of every month but with Kevin going to the beach next week, we moved it up a week. Thus, I have the opportunity to attend Greensburg Night Market next week. Hopefully, the heatContinue reading “James the Food Slayer: Olive Garden”

Defining my new roles for 2024-25

Tonight is our final meeting for the Toastmasters year, which ends on June 30. In tonight’s blog however, I’ll talk about the roles I am taking on for next year. At the end of tonight’s Greensburg meeting, I’ll hand off the gavel to our new President and hope to get a few pictures of ourContinue reading “Defining my new roles for 2024-25”

Working 7 to get 10!

The countdown to my vacation has officially begun! I’ll work these next seven days up to Friday morning and then I’m off for the next ten days. It’s nice to now have two weeks off now, not to mention those weeks are paid. I went without that for almost 15 years even though I enjoyedContinue reading “Working 7 to get 10!”

Getting Groomed for TLI!

The weather is heating up next week for the start of summer and that means it’s time to cool off with a dip in the pool. Morning lows in the 70s means the water will be warmer than it has been. For me, this incoming stretch of hot and humid weather also means it’s timeContinue reading “Getting Groomed for TLI!”